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Life Stinks

  • 19911991
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
11K
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POPULARITY
13,379
1,205
Life Stinks (1991)
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Comedy
A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.A filthy rich businessman bets a corporate rival that he can live on the streets of L.A. without the comforts of home or money, which proves to be tougher than he thought.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
13,379
1,205
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Mel Brooks
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks(story)
      • Ron Clark(story)
      • Rudy De Luca(story)
    • Stars
      • Mel Brooks
      • Lesley Ann Warren
      • Jeffrey Tambor
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mel Brooks
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks(story)
      • Ron Clark(story)
      • Rudy De Luca(story)
    • Stars
      • Mel Brooks
      • Lesley Ann Warren
      • Jeffrey Tambor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 71User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore

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    Life Stinks
    Trailer 2:00
    Life Stinks

    Photos32

    Jeffrey Tambor in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Billy Barty in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Lesley Ann Warren in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Lesley Ann Warren in Life Stinks (1991)
    Howard Morris in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Lesley Ann Warren in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks, Lesley Ann Warren, and Teddy Wilson in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks and Jeffrey Tambor in Life Stinks (1991)
    Robert Gatewood in Life Stinks (1991)
    Mel Brooks in Life Stinks (1991)

    Top cast

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    Mel Brooks
    Mel Brooks
    • Goddard Bolt
    Lesley Ann Warren
    Lesley Ann Warren
    • Molly
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Vance Crasswell
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Pritchard
    Howard Morris
    Howard Morris
    • Sailor
    Rudy De Luca
    Rudy De Luca
    • J. Paul Getty
    Teddy Wilson
    Teddy Wilson
    • Fumes
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Knowles
    Matthew Faison
    • Stevens
    Billy Barty
    Billy Barty
    • Willy
    Brian Thompson
    Brian Thompson
    • Mean Victor
    Raymond O'Connor
    Raymond O'Connor
    • Yo
    Carmine Caridi
    Carmine Caridi
    • Flophouse Owner
    Sammy Shore
    Sammy Shore
    • Reverend at Wedding
    Frank Roman
    • Spanish Interpreter
    Marvin Braverman
    • Dr. Kahahn
    Robert Ridgely
    Robert Ridgely
    • Fergueson
    John Welsh
    • Dodd
    • Director
      • Mel Brooks
    • Writers
      • Mel Brooks(story) (screenplay)
      • Ron Clark(story)
      • Rudy De Luca(story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film's original title, "Life Sucks", was changed at the studio's insistence.
    • Quotes

      J. Paul Getty: Shut up!

      Goddard Bolt: Who are you?

      J. Paul Getty: I'm J. Paul Getty. I was the richest man in the world. You don't see me ranting and raving about it, do you? No! I took my losses!

      Goddard Bolt: What losses?

      J. Paul Getty: During the crash, the clash, the smash!

      Goddard Bolt: Listen to me. You are not J. Paul Getty. You are a pathetic, broken-minded, little bum. In your mind you think you're J. Paul Getty but you're not. Whilst I on the other hand, am Goddard Bolt, a genuine financial giant.

      J. Paul Getty: So am I!

      Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!

      J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!

      Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!

      J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!

      Goddard Bolt: [slaps Getty] You're not!

      J. Paul Getty: [slaps Bolt] I am!

      Goddard Bolt: Wait. Come with me.

      J. Paul Getty: Where we going?

      Goddard Bolt: Over here, let's talk.

      [they move a little down the sidewalk]

      Goddard Bolt: Now look, let's be reasonable.

      J. Paul Getty: O.k.

      Goddard Bolt: There's an enormous difference between us. Even though in your twisted mind, you think you're rich, you're really not. On the other hand, because of my serious understanding of the world of finance, I have amassed six point four billion dollars.

      J. Paul Getty: And I've amassed six point five

      [slaps are exchanged between them with "you didn't, I did" and a small fight happens]

      Goddard Bolt: Look I don't want to hurt you.

      J. Paul Getty: You don't?

      Goddard Bolt: No. It's just that it's important to me that you understand. I guess it doesn't make any difference who's richer. Does it?

      [Bolt starts to leave]

      Goddard Bolt: Well forget about it.

      J. Paul Getty: No. Oh, God thank you. Cause I'm really richer.

      [Bolt then charges at Getty and the police break up the fight]

    • Alternate versions
      Although released with an uncut 12 certificate in UK cinemas, that rating did not exist for home video at the time, meaning VHS releases had to be upgraded to a 15 or cut for a PG. The latter course was chosen for Life Stinks, and one use of strong language was removed to allow the video to carry a PG rating. A home video 12 certificate had been introduced by the time of the DVD release, so it was an uncut 12 certificate.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Doctor/Dutch/Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey/My Father's Glory/My Mother's Castle (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Easy to Love
      Words and Music by Cole Porter

      © 1936 Chappell & Co. (Renewed)

      All Rights Reserved

    User reviews71

    Review
    Top review
    Adventures on the streets of Downtown LA
    Growing up around downtown LA as a kid in the seventies didn't look much different than it does today as far as the kinds of odd characters you'll run into while passing through it and I think this movie really captures some of the authentic types of characters you meet when you really get to know them, but you also run into those other types that are always looking for trouble as also depicted in this Mel Brooks movie who brings a lighter and even comical side to this scenario that is so prevalent and filmed in downtown Los Angeles.

    Mel Brooks also stars as Goddard Bolt, a ruthless billionaire who soon begins to experience how the other half lives by unintentionally making a bet with his conniving business associates, from there he goes from riches to rags and meets some strange, funny but good hearted souls on the streets as well as endless comical mishaps, but with the help of a bag lady (Lesley Ann Warren) he begins to discover what really matters most unlike his former business associates.

    Although this is one of my favorite movies, I still think the ending could have been done much better, but the comedy throughout never ends.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 26, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Life Sucks
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles Soap Company - 500 block of Banning St, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Brooksfilms
      • MGM-Pathé Communications Co.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,102,526
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,920,215
      • Jul 28, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,102,526
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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